The EDB SME Marketing Support Scheme: How to Claim Your 80% (up to Rs 15,000)
The EDB Marketing Support Scheme refunds 80% of marketing spend up to Rs 15,000. Here's the exact application flow.
The SME Marketing Support Scheme, administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB Mauritius), refunds 80% of eligible marketing spend up to a cap of Rs 15,000 per SME. It covers web, design, video, packaging and digital advertising — some of the highest-ROI money any Mauritian small business will ever access.
Who's eligible
- Registered Mauritian SMEs with a valid BRN and SME Registration Card.
- Annual turnover within the SME thresholds (typically up to Rs 50M).
- MRA compliance up to date.
What the scheme reimburses
Typically eligible:
- Website design and development.
- Logo and brand identity.
- Product photography and video.
- Packaging and labels.
- Digital advertising (Meta, Google).
- Print collateral (brochures, banners).
Check the current scheme guidelines before quoting.
The exact application flow
- Get at least two quotations from registered service providers.
- Apply to the EDB with the quotations, your BRN, SME card, and last MRA return.
- On approval, proceed with the work.
- Pay the supplier in full.
- Submit invoice, proof of payment, and deliverables to claim your 80% refund.
Refunds typically arrive within a few weeks of a complete claim.
Tips to actually get paid
- Use suppliers who have run EDB claims before — the paperwork is smoother.
- Keep every email, invoice and proof-of-payment in one folder.
- Don't start work before EDB approval.
- Bundle activities to hit the Rs 15,000 cap efficiently (e.g. website + photography).
Frequently asked questions
How much does the EDB Marketing Support Scheme pay?
80% of eligible spend, capped at Rs 15,000 per SME.
Can I use the scheme more than once?
The cap resets periodically per scheme rules — check the current EDB guidelines.
Does listing my business on SME Hub Mauritius qualify?
Any paid marketing subscription can be considered — quote it in your application and confirm eligibility with the EDB before purchase.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the EDB Marketing Support Scheme pay?
**80% of eligible spend, capped at Rs 15,000** per SME.
Can I use the scheme more than once?
The cap resets periodically per scheme rules — check the current EDB guidelines.
Does listing my business on SME Hub Mauritius qualify?
Any paid marketing subscription can be considered — quote it in your application and confirm eligibility with the EDB before purchase.
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